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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 343.14 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 343.14 and 171 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 343.14 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/343.14 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 343.14 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 58,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676.94/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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